Governor Sandoval to Address Small Business Conference Luncheon

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Governor
Brian Sandoval will address conference participants during a luncheon keynote
address taking place at the Orleans Hotel and Casino on Friday, November
2.Part of a robust schedule of
activities slated to take place during the Governor’s
Conference on Small Business 2012, the address will give small businesses
and community members in attendance an opportunity to learn about the
Governor’s priorities for economic development and entrepreneurship.

In
an effort spearheaded by the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, seven
local chambers of commerce have joined the effort to plan and organize this
inaugural small business conference.The
collective participation of these organizations- including: Las Vegas, North
Las Vegas (now a part of the Las Vegas Chamber), Henderson, Boulder City,
Asian, Latin and Urban chambers of commerce- demonstrates the importance of
small business success.“The collaborative effort of the local
chambers coming together to provide this event to the community is a testament
to the power of common purpose,” said Ashok Mirchandani, Deputy Director of
Department of Business and Industry.“A sustainable small business sector is
critical to the health of our overall economy.”

In addition to the conference luncheon, attendees
can visit booths throughout the day hosted by local, county and state government
agency representatives, chambers of commerce, small business resource
organizations and funders.Three
interactive and informative panel discussions are scheduled and will address
topics including: Funding Your Business, Regulatory Reform Update and Nevada
Economic Roundup.

Conference participants will have the opportunity to
interface with state regulatory agency officials to share feedback and
suggestions for maintaining a sensible and fair regulatory environment.“In my
time as Director of the Department of Business and Industry, I have never been
approached by a small business owner requesting that we repeal or modify a
regulation,” said Director Terry Johnson. “Under Governor Sandoval’s directive to encourage economic growth, we
are open to reviewing any regulation or statute that might unintentionally
burden small business.” Attendees
can visit directly with regulators or attend the Regulatory Reform Update panel
discussion scheduled for 9:45 am.

Registration opens at 7:30 am and light breakfast
snacks will be provided.The conference
will conclude with the luncheon and Governor Sandoval’s address.Advanced registration is strongly recommended
and includes access to the business outreach expo, panel discussions and
conference luncheon.Advanced
registration is $35 per person at www.LVChamber.comor by
calling (702) 641-5822. Walk-in registration is $45 and will be accommodated as
seating allows.

The mission of the Department of Business
& Industry is to protect consumers and promote commerce. Our
objective is to encourage and promote business development and growth, and to
ensure the legal operation of business in order to protect consumers.
These objectives are carried out through maintaining a fair and competitive
regulatory environment and eliminating unnecessary and burdensome regulations
when possible.

In addition, the Nevada State Department of Business
and Industry is committed to providing leadership for small businesses in the
areas of advocacy, navigating state government, access to capital and
training.